Ebonee

Ebonee is a phonetic spelling variant of 'ebony,' derived from the dark, dense wood of the same name. The word comes from the ancient Egyptian 'hbny' through Greek 'ebenos' and Latin 'ebenus.' As a personal name, Ebony first gained notable popularity in the United States during the 1970s, coinciding with cultural movements celebrating natural beauty. The variant spelling Ebonee emerged later, following the pattern of creative orthography in American naming practices. The name evokes qualities of strength, beauty, and rarity associated with the precious wood. This spelling variant maintains the same pronunciation while creating a distinctive written form. While less common than the standard spelling Ebony, Ebonee has maintained modest usage since its introduction, primarily as a feminine name.

Pronounced EB-ah-nee.

As of October 2026, Ebonee ranked #12551 in US births in 2012 SSA, peaked at #1382 in 1983.